My favorite of the series. All the elements come together in a terrific space opera. Great characters, twists and turns, complex plot, and of course terrific world building.
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My favorite of the series. All the elements come together in a terrific space opera. Great characters, twists and turns, complex plot, and of course terrific world building.
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Ugh. I read 200 pages of this even though the main character made me uncomfortable in how he treated women. After he broke a woman through horrible interrogation then took her to bed that was more than I could stand.
DNF
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I've been on a roll with spy stories so thought I'd get to this one that has been in my tbr for some time. Fun story about a 14 year old recruited by MI6. Lots of action, and a character you can like.
You know, I really don't much care about the plots (although they are pretty good) in his books, I'm too busy enjoying the characters who are always quirky, complex and funny in one way or another. And, a cat called Trouble.
Looking forward to book 2!
Fun first contact with a hopeful and advanced outlook.
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Another version of the 1947 event at Roswell, NM. Aliens return in current time and things get crazy. First half of book is fairly slow but interesting. If you like action, that starts about half way through, once we learn the specifics of the group, their competition and the aliens.
Cozy mystery featuring a bunch of well to do characters who aren't really big on brains. I needed something light and I got it.
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I've been distracted with family stuff and what's going on in the US so I really didn't give this book the attention it deserved. Still enjoyed it though.
Continue to enjoy this cozy SFF mystery series. Interesting characters and some really imaginative magical rules and reveals.
I've decided to stop reading this genre. I find it too damn depressing. Nicely written but not for me.
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Humanity is but one subjugated species amongst a huge range of intelligent creatures who are told they must be useful to the ruling aliens or their entire species will be destroyed.
There is one hidden spy among the humans, a tiny hope, the spy is hiding inside one human.
Their captors are deeply disturbing in their brutality. Can hope survive in the face of this unknown reality.
A young girl is swept up by a sorceror for reasons she doesn't know. She and her friend the hedgehog, have to try to escape and free the other women's he's hed captive.
Fun, and funny at times. I do enjoy her books!
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Okay read but I'm just not into this sort of book. Not a horror fan. I also kept thinking it copied a movie I'd seen about Skull and Bones (which I also didn't really enjoy very much).
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Interesting ideas but I never was really drawn into the story.
Not my favorite of hers but interesting nonetheless. A bit of horror but with cool vultures. Oh, and Lady Bugs.
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Old school style ghost story. No bloody body parts.
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A spy has been sent into the cold because of a blown op. When the new head of MI6 ends up the target of a foreign op, Kell gets a chance to redeem himself.
Lots of action and twists and turns. I enjoyed the book and will definitely read more from Cumming.
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All everything!
When a scientist claims to have invented a machine that will create wormholes at the touch of a button, three different political systems send operatives to retrieve the device and the scientist. Mayhem, betrayals, unexpected alliances and murder happens as they vie to control this incredible device.
Interesting and fun, with lots of humor amidst the mayhem.
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The shadow magic is certainly different and interesting. I enjoyed the last part of the book far more than the first. And I liked Vince more than Charlie. Probably won't continue the series.
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Fun, light series that is entertaining. I do enjoy the humor and the candor of our not so heroic lead.
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As usual, complex with deep character studies of all suspects. Lynley and Havers growing and changing too. That's why I so enjoy this series. Consequences indeed.
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Here's my October TBR. Not all seasonal but more than normal for me.
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I've got this one on hold at the library. Fingers crossed it comes soon!
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Wow, darker than usual with Assad's past turning up to torture him. Also, a crazy kid wielding a sword. As usual, all about the characters and how they deal with the events.
Great Series.
I really wanted to like this. It is beautifully written, but nothing ever seems to happen. I finally decided to DNF at about the half-way point.
I just don't do well with magical realism.
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8. A Foreign Country
4 or 14. A House with Good Bones
10. The Seventh Bride
Lucky pick: A Mist in the Mirror
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Okay light SFF mixing magic in with historical fiction. Set after WWI. Interesting magics, a little too romancy for me, but I'll read at least the second book.
This is a re-read for me. I wanted to revisit the series from the beginning. And so very glad I did! It is still a breath of fresh air and light and lively.
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A team that 'dives' wrecked alien starships goes to a planet in search of alien tech. What they find is a surprise even for them. Now how to save the tech from being used agaiinst their own people.
I love archaeology in space, so this hits all my happy places.
Sword and sorcery fantasy which turns prophecy on its head. Interesting but I probably won't continue the series. I'm just not in the mood for sword and sorcery at the moment.
Proud of myself! With Stettin Station I've finished my Roll100 for the month.
Stettin Station is the best so far of this series set in Hitler's Berlin. Characters you are cheering for, even as you're horrified by what is happing in the city and the world.
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I do get tired of fantasy worlds where women are still treated like crap. Can't we imagine something different?
Immersive, beautifully written, complex space opera. Imaginative world building makes it more than mere space opera. Looking forward to book 2.
I love how much this series utilizes the setting and the old traditions and beliefs and superstitions of the area. Another good entry to the series.
Geez, I adore this series! Such great characters, lots of action and very nicely written.! And, of course I'll watch season 4 on apple tv!
Dynastic shenanigans on the moon dominate the trilogy. Cuthroat politics (with actual cut throats) and no quarter given. Good wrap up to a wildly imaginative view of what might happen if we colonize the moon. Naturally, the poor folks do the suffering.
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Such a fun series. This is a re-read so I can get back to the series. I adore Skippy.
